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NewsRail Traction Company (RTC) and Akiem strengthen collaboration
Akiem, leasing company of locomotives and passenger trains, has signed a new contract with Rail Traction Company (RTC), Italian rail operator specializing in domestic and international freight transport especially along the Brenner axis.
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NewsEurostar Resumes Direct Amsterdam-London Services
Eurostar has announced the resumption of its direct service between Amsterdam and London, offering travellers a seamless and sustainable journey from the heart of Amsterdam to the heart of London.
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NewsTranspennine Route Upgrade (TRU) makes bold appointment
AtkinsRéalis has been appointed by Network Rail to lead design integration for a central section of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), the 18-mile leg from Stalybridge to Huddersfield.
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NewsFormer Transport and Treasury minister joins consultancy
Former UK Transport and Treasury Minister, Charlotte, Baroness Vere, has joined consultancy Stonehaven this week as a Partner, to lead the organisation’s work in transport.
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NewsNew passenger assistance technology launched across Japan
A new web application Passenger Assistance is due to be launched in Japan in Spring 2025, by Transreport in partnership with Hankyu Corporation (Hankyu).
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NewsAlstom celebrates Rail 200 with largest gathering of historic rolling stock
Alstom has announced that it will host the UK’s largest ever gathering of historic rail vehicles – The Greatest Gathering – to mark the 200th anniversary of the modern railway.
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NewsIndustry reacts to the Chancellor's investment announcement
In her latest announcement, Rachel Reeves has promised to "kickstart economic growth" for the country and go "further and faster" than previous governments, including a revision on infrastructure rules and the treatment of large infrastructure projects outside of London and the South East, which leaders within the rail industry have ...
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NewsWoman makes rail dream a reality through Career Returners programme
After ten years out of work to care for her daughter, Leigh Santamaria was given the opportunity to try a new career through the help of Southern Rail and the Career Returners scheme. Leigh, 53, recently made her dream a reality by qualifying as a train driver, thanks to the ...
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NewsFP2-MORANE-2 project to future-proof FRMCS
The landmark FP2-MORANE-2 project is now underway, which will test Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) technology in real conditions and show Europe’s commitment to achieving sustainable, efficient, and competitive rail transport.
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NewsEast West Rail share results from latest consultation
The company set to deliver a new railway line to connect Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge has welcomed record numbers of attendees to its latest consultation.
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Photography exhibition celebrates diversity
A new photography exhibition has launched in two major train stations, celebrating the diversity of the team behind TransPennine Express (TPE) during this year’s 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway.
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NewsLumo drives Innovation with new Senior Appointment
Newcastle-based train operator Lumo has announced the strategic appointment of Rachel Firth as Customer Experience and Innovation Manager, reinforcing its commitment to delivering transformative growth and setting new industry standards in modern rail travel.
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NewsEurostar Reports Record Growth in 2024 with Ambitious Future Plans for Sustainable Travel
Eurostar has achieved significant growth in 2024, reporting a +5% increase in passenger numbers compared to 2023. A total of 19.5 million customers travelled with Eurostar, marking the highest annual number of passengers in the company’s history—850,000 more than in 2023, Eurostar’s most successful year yet.
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NewsYoung woman becomes one of the latest Fellows of Institution of Civil Engineers
Five professionals who have been awarded Fellowship by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the highest grade of membership and a globally recognised mark of professional excellence.
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NewsWhy new strategy must boost growth through trade with Europe
Logistics UK has urged the government to prioritise workable solutions for frictionless trade that business needs to drive growth throughout the economy. Responding to the Department of Business and Trade’s (DBT) call for stakeholder input into the forthcoming Trade Strategy, the group has stressed that immediate changes should be ...
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NewsUAE's First Carbon Emission Avoidance and Reduction Certificates
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Railway Network, has introduced the region’s first-ever "CO2 Emission Avoidance and Reduction Certificates," an innovative initiative that highlights the environmental benefits of rail transport for its customers.
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NewsManaging Director announced for Alstom UK and Ireland
From apprentice to MD: Alstom has announced Rob Whyte as Managing Director UK and Ireland. He was previously Managing Director in the Nordics.
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NewsGTR celebrates King's Trust anniversary milestone
Govia Thameslink Railway, the rail operator responsible for running Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express services, has started the New Year by marking a milestone anniversary with the King’s Trust, formally the Prince’s Trust.
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Updates from the Austin Transit Partnership
Austin Light Rail is underway, and Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) is bringing additional opportunities to learn about ATP’s progress as the organization continues to implement the Austin Light Rail plan. Austin Transit Partnership, the local government corporation charged with implementing Austin’s first light rail system, will host a series of ...